Timing Gears

1966 GMC PB1000 Series 3.8L Eng VIN S, Automatic TransSECTION Timing Gears

Lubricated by oil flow from nozzle pressed in front face of block above crankshaft gear. Oil is fed to nozzle through cross-passage from front camshaft bearing.

RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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